Andy Dotson The administration of Harrison County has worked diligently in expanding a partnership with its certified staff, classified staff, students and community. Advisory committees from each group meet bimonthly and items discussed focus on how student achievement can be improved. These meetings have been extremely valuable in bringing about change from within each group that is in [...]
RtI is evolving with education in Kentucky.
Kentucky students were rewarded for their talents in history at the Kentucky Junior Historical Society (KJHS) 2011 Kentucky History Day (KHD) recently in Frankfort. KHD is part of the National History Day program, which is an annual, year-long program designed to promote teaching and learning history in America’s schools. Students analyze the historical significance of their topics and present conclusions [...]
iPods, iPads bring new life to traditional lessons.
Two panels of district leaders and educators have begun working with Kentucky Department of Education staff to develop the state’s new teacher and principal evaluation systems. The 28-member Teacher Effectiveness Steering Committee includes: Ann Porter, Mason County Board of Education member Kenneth Galloway, superintendent, Graves County school district Tim Hanner, superintendent, Kenton County school district Dot Perkins, superintendent, Gallatin County [...]